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'Confused', 'cruisy', 'kind': How Rotorua coped with red light day 1

Rotorua has had its first day in red of the traffic light system.

The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss

Exclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.

Council under fire for ripping up resealed road

But the council says it is usual practice and it won't come at a further cost.

'Proof is in the pudding': Push for 6000 homes in Rotorua on track despite 'headwinds'

There has been a sharp increase in consents since the first national lockdown in 2020.

Vote now! Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail map

Houses are now lighting up with festive lights and decorations for the community to enjoy.

Art is for everyone: Inclusive exhibition on show

The annual '200 Show' is currently open at The Village.

Long process for first novel helped along with residency

Claire Baylis is a successful applicant for the Michael King Writers Centre residency.

Call for land: Elder housing vision needs helping hand

Age Concern Rotorua encourages people with possible land available to come forward

Four cases in BOP, none in Lakes, supermarket among new locations of interest

Today's new cases.

Channelling mātauranga Māori against lake pest

Specialist divers laid the first tranche of harakeke flax mats in Lake Rotoiti

Unvaccinated barred from pools, libraries, Superloo and more

Ban recognises great protection offered by vaccine.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Tenants' behaviour needs a code of conduct

Intensification in our towns and cities will change our residential settings.

'Really good news': Number of Bay students leaving school early drops

In 2020 86 students in the Bay of Plenty were granted an Early Leaving Exemption.

'Dirty politics': Councillor hits back over conduct complaints

The councillor has had a total of 12 complaints against him since 2019.

Local Focus: Thirty day Diwali draws to a close

For Monisha Sharma, Diwali is a celebration with lights, candles, fireworks and family.

Letters: Rotorua mountainbike trails a 'nursery for talent'

Our readers have their say.